We did it! I say “we” because this journey has been a team effort. Chris and I are so fortunate to have amazing families who have stood by us throughout my pregnancy, along with wonderful friends and our church community. It truly takes a village, and I’m grateful for the support system God has blessed us with.

Since bringing Gideon home, my heart has been overflowing with love, but I can feel the shadows of postpartum depression creeping in. One thing that has been a tremendous comfort is being able to hold my baby.

Thanks to a baby carrier, I can snuggle him close whenever I need to. I never imagined this would be possible! Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed or sad, holding my son brings me back to the incredible miracle of God’s goodness in my life.

I am so thankful for my little boy. It’s surreal to think that I’m now a mom; it feels so right yet also frightening.

I worry about making mistakes, but God constantly reassures me that He is in control. As long as I lean on Jesus, I know He will guide Chris and me to become the parents He has destined us to be.

While Gideon is ours, he ultimately belongs to Jesus first. I’m simply honored to be the caretaker of this amazing little person I get to nurture and call my son.